Description

Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars are the perfect festive treat to elevate your holiday celebrations. These buttery, soft bars, topped with colorful sprinkles, evoke warm memories of family gatherings and sweet traditions. Ideal for cookie exchanges, cozy nights, or as delightful gifts, they are sure to bring joy to everyone who tastes them. Simple to make and utterly irresistible, these bars will be the star of your dessert table this holiday season.

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
½ cup colorful sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients; fold in chocolate chips if using.
Spread batter into prepared dish and top with sprinkles.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and center is set. Let cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 210
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: For an extra twist, substitute vanilla with almond or peppermint extract. Store in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze for later enjoyment.